Brownie-Peanut Butter Gems Recipe

Name: Brownie-Peanut Butter Gems
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup cream cheese, whipped at room temperature; ¼ cup reduced-fat peanut butter; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 24 mini paper baking cups; ½ cup unsalted butter, cut up; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

½ cup cream cheese, whipped at room temperature
¼ cup reduced-fat peanut butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
24 mini paper baking cups
½ cup unsalted butter, cut up
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup peanuts, chopped

1
Make filling: Beat together all ingredients in a large bowl on high speed until combined well; set aside.
2
Make brownie batter: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and arrange rack in center.
3
Line 1 (24-cup) mini muffin pan with baking cups.
4
Heat together butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over moderately low heat; stirring, until melted.
5
Remove from heat; stir in sugars and extract until combined well.
6
Add eggs, 1 at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, until combined well.
7
Add flour and salt; stir until just combined.
8
Divide batter among baking cups.
9
Spoon filling into a small pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain tip.
10
With tip slightly inserted into center of batter, pipe about 1 teaspoon filling into batter in each cup, allowing a small amount to show on tops.
11
Sprinkle with nuts.
12
Bake until brownies are puffed and set, 12-15 minutes.
13
Transfer pan to rack and let cool 5 minutes.
14
Remove brownies from pan and place on rack to cool completely.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup cream cheese, whipped at room temperature, ¼ cup reduced-fat peanut butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 24 mini paper baking cups, and more.

Yes, Brownie-Peanut Butter Gems falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brownie-Peanut Butter Gems

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